Beef Shepherd’s Pie (Gordon Ramsay Style)
This classic dish is so easy and customizable! Inspired by Gordon Ramsay’s recipe, this Beef Shepherd’s Pie is great to make ahead – perfect for busy nights! While traditional Shepherd’s Pie uses lamb, we prefer beef. Use whichever you like – the rest of the recipe won’t change. 😊
- Serves: 8
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- olive oil
- ground beef
- onion
- carrot
- garlic
- salt and pepper
- Worcesteshire sauce
- tomato paste
- thyme
- red wine
- beef broth or stock
- cooked mashed potatoes (store bought or try our mashed potatoes)
- egg yolk
- grated parmesan cheese
Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Step-by-Step Directions:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grate the carrot, onion and garlic using a box cutter. I like to use the large holes for the onion and carrot and the small holes for the garlic.
Step 2: Heat the oil over high heat in a large pan. Add the ground beef and break it up as you begin to brown it. Next, add the grated carrots, onion and garlic and continue to stir until beef is cooked through. Season to taste with salt and pepper (start with about 1/2 tsp each, you can always add more after it’s cooked!).
Step 3: Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste and thyme. Cook for a couple of minutes, continuing to stir. Next, pour in the red wine and cook until the wine is almost completely reduced.
Step 4: Stir in the beef broth or stock and bring to a boil, then simmer for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened.
Step 5: While the beef mixture is simmering, beat 2 Tbsp of parmesan cheese and the egg yolk into the cooked mashed potatoes in a large bowl.
Step 6: Spread the beef mixture into the bottom of a casserole dish in an even layer. Use a spoon or spatula to layer the mashed potatoes over the beef. It helps to start from the outside and work your way in. Sprinkle the remaining parmesan over top then use a fork to incorporate the cheese into the top of the potatoes and add texture.
Step 7: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and heated through. Carefully remove from the oven, let cool for a couple of minutes, then serve and enjoy!
Tips:
- You can make your own mashed potatoes (try our fluffy mashed potatoes!), use premade, or instant! No judgement here!
- I make extra mashed potatoes, then freeze some to use later in Shepherd’s pie! Here’s a link to a helpful article: “Can You Freeze Mashed Potatoes?“
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Beef Shepherd’s Pie (Gordon Ramsay Style)
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 large carrot
- 2 cloves garlic
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 Tbsp Worcesteshire sauce
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 cup beef broth or stock
- 4 cups cooked mashed potatoes
- 1 egg yolk
- 6 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grate the carrot, onion and garlic using a box cutter. I like to use the large holes for the onion and carrot and the small holes for the garlic.
- Heat the oil over medium high heat in a large pan. Add the ground beef and break it up as you begin to brown it. Add the grated carrots, onion and garlic and continue to stir until the beef is cooked through. Season to taste with salt and pepper (start with about 1/2 tsp each, you can always add more after it’s cooked!).
- Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste and thyme. Cook for a couple of minutes, continuing to stir. Then, pour in the red wine and cook until the wine is almost completely reduced.
- Add the beef broth or stock and bring to a boil, then simmer for a few minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- In a large bowl or pot, beat 2 Tbsp of parmesan cheese and the egg yolk into the cooked mashed potatoes.
- Spread the beef into the bottom of a casserole dish. Use a spoon or spatula to spread the mashed potatoes over the beef. It helps to start from the outside and work your way in. Sprinkle the remaining parmesan over top then use a fork to incorporate the cheese into the top of the potatoes and add texture.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and heated through. Carefully remove from the oven, let cool for a couple of minutes, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can make your own mashed potatoes (try our fluffy mashed potatoes!), use premade, or instant! No judgement here!
- I make extra mashed potatoes, then freeze some to use later in Shepherd’s pie! Here’s a link to a helpful article: “Can You Freeze Mashed Potatoes?“
Nutrition
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
